Aug
30
Dental lasers use concentrated light and heat to treat the teeth as hard tissue lasers and gums as soft tissue lasers. Our office uses laser dentistry to treat the gums or soft tissues of the mouth. Dental lasers can remove… - Dr. Patel
Jul
28
Root canal treatments remove the infected dental pulp from within a tooth. The dental pulp consists of the nerves and blood vessels that keep teeth alive. In many cases, we must remove severely infected and damaged teeth and replace them… - Dr. Patel
Jun
29
Do you often wake up with tooth pain? Are your chronic headaches ruining your morning? You may have a TMJ disorder. Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) affect the function and comfort of the jaw joints, muscles, and teeth. Patients with TMD… - Dr. Patel
May
26
Have you wondered if you're a candidate for Invisalign? Are you unsure if Invisalign is the right orthodontic option for you? We can help. Invisalign is a modern orthodontic treatment that can address misaligned and crooked teeth. This cosmetic dental… - Dr. Patel
Apr
22
Do you have tooth pain when you eat or drink cold foods and beverages? Are your teeth sensitive to pressure from biting and chewing? You most likely have sensitive teeth. There are a variety of causes of tooth sensitivity, from… - Dr. Patel
Mar
22
Have you just lost a permanent tooth? Do you have multiple missing teeth? Fullerton Craft Smiles Dental team provides restorative dental care with dental implants. Implants are titanium screws that an oral surgeon places in the jaw bone. Over 3… - Dr. Patel
Feb
14
Sometimes bleeding gums are caused by cuts in the mouth, aggressive brushing, and even smoking or tobacco use. However, one of the most common causes of bleeding gums is gingivitis. Also known as gum inflammation, gingivitis is the early stage… - Dr. Patel
Jan
14
Cavities are holes in the teeth that are caused by bacteria. Bacteria feed on food particles left in the mouth. As the bacteria break down the starches and carbohydrates in these particles, they release digestive acids. These acids eat away… - Dr. Patel
Dec
13
There are many causes of dental emergencies. Sometimes, emergency dental problems are sudden, but other oral health issues can develop over time until they become an emergency. Patients who play sports can be prone to dental injuries, especially if they… - Dr. Patel
Nov
18
At Fullerton Craft Smile Dental, Dr. Kush Patel provides comprehensive, professional dental care to his patients. He consults with patients so he can fully understand their dental history, current goals, and oral health needs. On this page, you can read… - Dr. Patel